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Abdulla Majed Al Ghurair, Chairman Abdulla Majed Al Ghurair, Chairman

Abdulla has been at the helm of BPG since his late father handed over the reins to him in 1985. A third generation member of a prominent business family, Abdulla brings an acute understanding of local culture and business acumen to the Group.  ...More

His other interests span education, contracting, building materials, retailing, ceramic tiles manufacturing and investment advisory services. Abdulla also sits on the boards of MAF Real Estate and Dubai Financial Market.

Email abdulla@batespangulf.com
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Avishesha Bhojani, Group Chief Executive Officer Avishesha Bhojani, Group Chief Executive Officer

Avi has been running the BPG network since 1991 and consolidates the Group’s interests across all the specialist business units. He has successfully assisted in the conceptualization and implementation of a number of key Dubai initiatives - the Dubai Shopping Festival, Dubai Summer Surprises and Dubai Internet City to name a few.  ...More

An alumnus of the National Institute of Design and Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, Avi sits on the Boards of Manzil, a school for challenged children, and The Indus Entrepreneur (TIE), Dubai Chapter. Avi is the founder and Managing Director of Dubai International Academy.

Email avi@batespangulf.com
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Rahul Kalia, Partner Strategy, BPG Design, BPG Blue Rahul Kalia, Partner Strategy, BPG Design, BPG Blue

Rahul is an electronics engineer and an MBA from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, India. He started his career in computer selling before shifting to advertising. His 27 years of experience span multiple industries (IT, advertising and broadcast media) and multiple functions (creative, general management, sales and marketing).  ...More

In addition to managing key client relationships, Rahul also looks after the branding and digital practices as well as the strategy function.

Email rahul@batespangulf.com
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Jasim Wahab, Executive Vice President, BPG Public Advocacy Jasim Wahab, Executive Vice President, BPG Public Advocacy

Jasim began his career in retail marketing in the United States, after graduating from the University of San Francisco,California, USA. He moved to Dubai in the early 1990’s and has a wealth of experience in advertising and public affairs.  ...More

In his current position he is an integral part of the leadership team at BPG Public Advocacy.

Email jasim@batespangulf.com
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Prakash Chandrabalan, Senior Vice President, Finance Director Prakash Chandrabalan, Senior Vice President, Finance Director

Prakash, a certified accountant from the United Kingdom and a Chartered Accountant from India, has over 10 years of finance management experience that includes 6 years in the marketing communications industry. He heads the Finance Department that manages the Financial Policies for the Group including Budgets, Reports and Treasury.  ...More

Prakash is responsible for Financial Management on projects involving multiple stakeholders, where he manages the funds, cash flow, accountability and transparency in the management of the contract on behalf of the consortium partners.

Email prakash@batespangulf.com
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Fredrik Schauman, Partner, Group Integration and BPG Healthworld

Fredrik has a Commercial Studies degree from the Helsinki Commercial College and extensive studies at the Hanken School of Economics. Prior to joining BPG, Fredrik has held several CEO and COO positions in industries such as online directory services, management training service companies to advertising agencies. He has also acted as the chairman of the board for several companies and foundations. Fredrik has a strong background in general leadership, sales and marketing, turn-around projects, rightsizing and seeking operational efficiency. During his career Fredrik has started numerous companies both locally and internationally.

At BPG Fredrik is responsible for Group business development, BPG Brand development and management. He also heads the coordination with regional affiliates to ensure Group level integration. Fredrik also has a strong role in BPG Healthworld and the development of the Telecom vertical.  ...More

Yorgos Kleivokiotis - Program Director, Strategy Yorgos Kleivokiotis - Program Director, Strategy

Yorgos has six years of multi-industry experience in strategy and business development in Greece and the United Arab Emirates.  ...More

After his management studies at Athens University of Economics, he started his career at garment manufacturing with his family business. He subsequently spent two years as a Brand Manager for a multinational FMCG, leading to his MBA studies at INSEAD business school where he focused on Strategy and Entrepreneurship.

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